Starting April 27, 2025, Sichuan Airlines will begin operating a nonstop service between Chengdu and Madrid, offering four weekly flights on the 9,210-kilometer route.
The flights will be operated by Airbus A350-900 aircraft, configured with 331 seats—28 in Business and 303 in Economy.
Flight Schedule:
- Flight 3U3803 (Chengdu to Madrid): Departs at 01:40, arrives at 08:50 (local time).
- Flight 3U3804 (Madrid to Chengdu): Departs at 11:05, arrives at 05:00 the following day.
- Frequency: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Expanding European Reach With the addition of Madrid, Sichuan Airlines now offers direct service to seven Spanish cities, further strengthening its European presence. The airline currently serves Istanbul, Moscow, Rome, and St. Petersburg as part of its growing European network.
The expansion of Chinese airlines in Europe is largely driven by their access to Russian airspace, enabling shorter flight routes and lower operational costs. While many European carriers have reduced their China services, airlines such as China Southern, Juneyao Airlines, and Hainan Airlines have grown their networks, adding new routes to Milan, Budapest, Brussels, and Vienna.
